Friday, July 14, 2017

Underrated Destinations That Allow You To Skip The Crowds

We’ve been covering travel the past couple of months to help you miss the crowds while on vacation. This month we’re going to list some of our favorite underrated travel destinations that you can head to instead of the more popular locations nearby.

Bruges, Belgium: A lot of people making a stop in Belgium will head to the capital, which is not only pricey but busy. The Old Town Square truly is beautiful, but if you’re looking for more beautiful architecture Bruges is the place to go. Central Bruges looks like a classic medieval town. But it’s not just the beauty of the city that will draw you in, it’s the activities. Visit impressive art galleries, beautiful churches, and sample delicious food.

Carcassonne, France: The city of Carcassonne looks like it has been lifted from a movie set. This fortified city looks like a classic medieval castle, surrounded by nearly 2 miles of walls, with dozens of towers, and has a fascinating history. Make sure you don’t only visit the castle, though. The lower town is a small, sleepy place with cute shops and cafes to enjoy.

Krakow, Poland: Krakow is one of the oldest cities in Poland, and is well-known for its medieval core and proximity to Auschwitz. Many people who want to stay in a larger city during their visit to the famous camp stay here, but don’t take time to check out the city itself. Here you can get a feel of medieval times as well as modern times. Don’t miss Old Town if architecture is your thing. In the Southern Part you can explore where the Jewish ghetto was located while it was occupied by Germany. There’s tons here to see!

Upcountry/North Shore Maui, Hawaii: These areas of Maui are far less developed than the more touristy destinations in West and Southern Maui. In these areas you will find large farms, amazing surfing, and much more. This is a large area to cover, so we’ll just give you some top tips. Farther north is Paia, a historic town filled with rustic, locally owned stores and cafes. Beaches in this area have great windsurfing and surfing (but unless you are a pro, don’t try it yourself in winter). Farther south you can take farm tours and find fantastic farm-to-table restaurants. If you’re in Maui, take some time to explore this area and escape the crowds.

Hiroshima, Japan: Many people don’t realize that you are able to visit Hiroshima. It is not a large, radioactive wasteland. The city may have been leveled during WWII, but it has been rebuilt and is now home to over 1 million people. With the destruction of the city almost completely vanished, you can almost forget this city was leveled only about 70 years ago. The Atomic Bomb Dome is one of the only traces of that destruction that is left, simply because it was too difficult to dismantle and rebuild. You can visit the memorial at Ground Zero, but even that is just a small statue on an otherwise normal street. The Children’s Street Monument is a larger monument marking the bombing, and is very sobering. But not everything has to do with the bombing, and there’s plenty of other things to do as well!


Taiwan: Taiwan is still not on a lot of westerner’s radars, but it should be. With amazing food, beautiful national parks, and hot spring resorts, this paradise is a great destination. There’s four main areas to explore so we’ll give a bit of insight into all of them.  Taipei and the surrounding area is the busiest part of Taiwan, so if you want to avoid crowds this isn’t the place for you. If you can handle some crowds spend a couple days here because there’s tons to see. Northern Taiwan is by contrast largely wild. There are beautiful scenic areas, hot springs, and villages all waiting to be explored. Central Taiwan is known for its mountains, but also houses busy cities with great nightlife. And of course, the more tropical, south Taiwan is filled with pineapples and beaches. There’s something for everyone in this country! 

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